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Did you know?At Academy of Art University, students studying Game Programming develop strong problem-solving skills, learn to write efficient code, and collaborate with artists and designers to provided optimized solutions for game design. Learn more.

B. F. A. candidates in Graphic Design at the University of Tennessee Knoxville must complete the Art Core, which includes coursework in studio art, drawing, 4D studio art and art history, and pass a sophomore portfolio review to be admitted to the major. Accepted students focus on typography, layout, graphic design production, typography and imagery, computer-enhanced graphic design, visual problem solving, studio arts and signs, symbols, marks and identity systems. All students complete a graphic design seminar and practicum.

M. F. A. candidates complete coursework in art history and graphic design studio, participate in graduate seminars and create a project in lieu of thesis. All students must pass a second-year graduate evaluation before beginning their final projects.Undergraduate Graphic Design students must complete two foreign language courses. Art lab fees may apply. A portfolio is required with the application to the M. F. A. program. Art, merit and need-based scholarships are available, as are graduate assistantships. Tennessee residents are encouraged to apply for state-sponsored grants and scholarships.